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Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
Ashtamichira is centered on the Ashtamichira junction, which houses major businesses and establishments. It has also been a center of growth in the past decade, with numerous businesses opening up in the area. The vast paddy fields and coconut groves that surround Ashtamichira represent the core strength of the area, which is agriculture. Ashtamichira has historically been an agrarian community, but the economic growth of India in the past decade has started to show its effect in the community's shift away from agriculture.
Geography and demographics
The closest major cities are Chalakudy Thrissur and Cochin.
Location
- Template:Convert south west of Thrissur
- Template:Convert north of Cochin
- Template:Convert west of Chalakudy
- Template:Convert north of Mala
- Template:Convert south east of Irinjalakuda
- Template:Convert south east of Kodungallur - The historical place, former kingdom and historical port (mussris).
Demographics
- Population -
- Language - Malayalam
- Religions - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Transport infrastructure
By Road
Ashtamichira lies Template:Convert west of the national highway NH-47.
=By Rail
The nearest railway stations are Irinjalakuda and Chalakudy, both are Template:Convert away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travelers.
By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about Template:Convert away.
Places of worship
Nearest places of worship are:
- Temples
- Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram
- Urundolil Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram
- Pambumekkatu Mana
- Chakkamparambu Kshetram
- Kannankattil Kshetram
- Maniyankavu Kshetram
- Mosques
- Kattikarakunnu Juma Masjid
- Ashtamichira east Juma Masjid
- Umer Farooq Juma Masjid & Hilaliya Madrassa, Marekkad
- Churches
- Assemblies of God Church,Ashtamchira.
- India Pentecostal Church of God,Ashtamchira.
- St. Thomas Forane Church, Ambazhakadu
- St. Antonys Church, Puliyilakunnu
Establishments
Gandhi Smaraka High School (GSHS)
Gandhi Smaraka Lower Primary School(GSLPS)
Nalanda College(Educational institution)
Grameena Vayanasala (Library)
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center)
ASHA Auditorium
Navaratna Hypermarket
Bismi Supermarket
Vidhya College(upcoming institution for art and culture)
the bake factory(live bakery)